A review by cj_mo_2222
Her Lonely Bones by Wendy Dranfield

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

Her Lonely Bones is the sixth book in the Detective Madison Harper series. I've read all five of the prior books. For new readers, basic information is given about the two main characters, Madison and her friend, private investigator Nate Monroe, making the book accessible to new readers. However, I would recommend at least reading the first one or two books in the series first to get more details about the things Madison and Nate have gone through in their lives. While it's not necessary to understand this case, it will help you appreciate how far they've come in their lives since the series began. 

After a gruesome beginning describing the murder of a couple and their twin boys, the pace of the book slows down. Part of the reason for the uneven pacing is the flashbacks to an older case which are relevant but interrupts the momentum of the current case. The story picks up about midway and becomes more suspenseful as Madison tries to solve this brutal killing that may have ties to a cold case that Nate, who is working as an investigator for an attorney, is looking into. The case has a dramatic ending, and fans of the series will especially enjoy the developments in Madison's personal life. 

I received an advance copy of this ebook at no cost from NetGalley and Bookouture, but my review is voluntary and unbiased. 
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